Coast Guard says seasonal buoys back in service in Simpson Strait
The Canadian Coast Guard says seasonal navigational buoys in Simpson Strait have been recommissioned. The Aug. 24 NAVWARN applies to Shipping Safety Control Zone 7, lists five buoy positions on chart 7736 and cancels the related 2025 warning. Sourcenis.ccg-gcc.gc.ca↗
What happened
The Coast Guard published NAVWARN NW-A-0244-26 at 16:22 UTC on Aug. 24, stating that seasonal recommissioning of its navigational buoys in Simpson Strait is complete. The warning identifies five positions between 68°31.863'N and 68°35.235'N, and replaces NW-A-0337-25. Sourcenis.ccg-gcc.gc.ca↗
Why it matters
The notice confirms that listed aids to navigation are restored for marine users travelling through Simpson Strait during the Arctic shipping season. It is a service-restoration notice, not a new closure, hazard warning or change to shipping rules.
What happens next
Mariners using the area should consult chart 7736 and continue to check current NAVWARNs for changes to navigational aids or local conditions.
Important details
Status: published. Area: Shipping Safety Control Zone 7. Category: Seasonal Buoy Placing. The NAVWARN is dated Aug. 24, 2026 and shows an expiry of Aug. 25, 2026 at 16:22 UTC, while confirming completion of the seasonal recommissioning work. Sourcenis.ccg-gcc.gc.ca↗
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